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Officials continue to discuss municipal health care, as budget for current...
After a Cabinet meeting that lasted over two hours Friday, Patrick told reporters he remained engaged in negotiations over the Legislature’s plan to haul muni-health insurance cost-sharing and...
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'Tinkle' trouble on Taylor Street leads to three arrests, say Springfield police
John Brown was arrested for peeing in the middle of the street, and Jahmol Washington and Zachary Yacteen were arrested when they tried to stop police from arresting Brown. The Republican file photo...
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Westfield News has a new owner, is now printed at The Republican in Springfield
The Westfield news has an office staff of 25 and about a dozen motor-route drivers, and some 80 schoolchildren still deliver the afternoon daily paper in their neighborhoods. submitted photoPatrick...
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Wall Street: Stocks sink after jobs report shows unexpected drop in hiring
The Dow Jones industrial average recuperated from earlier losses by closing down only 62 points. Associated Press photoA sign looking to hire drivers, is placed on a roadway in Berlin, Vt. on...
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State Trooper struck by car, injured on Union Street in Springfield's South End
The trooper was hit by a passing truck while conducting a routine traffic stop, police said. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD - A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured Friday afternoon when...
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No charges planned as Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan drops...
“Pottygate” became the popular term for the grand jury investigation of Franklin-Hampshire Juvenile Court Clerk Christopher Reavey and a missing bathroom key. Clockwise from top, left: Northwestern...
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Indian Orchard fire causes $10,000 damage to Myrtle Street home
Damage to the ceiling rafters indicated the fire had apparently been smouldering for some time before it was discovered, a fire official said. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD - An electrical problem...
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Fairview Middle and Stefanik schools in Chicopee to get new principals
Kristopher Theriault will be principal at Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School; Lynn Clark will become principal of Gen. John J. Stefanik School. File photo | The RepublicanKristopher Theriault...
View ArticleJorge Feliciano of Springfield sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine...
Feliciano was one of 19 people arrested as part of a 7-month investigation into a cocaine-distribution ring operating between Springfield and Bridgeport, Conn. NEW HAVEN - Springfield resident Jorge...
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Springfield, Wilbraham officials announce deadlines for curbside pickup of...
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said he directed the Board of Assessors to work with affected homeowners to determine post-tornado property values. SPRINGFIELD – Officials in Springfield and Wilbraham...
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Shelburne Falls astronaut Catherine 'Cady' Coleman take last space shuttle...
A firm believer in that part of the human spirit that needs to know the universe, Coleman doesn't feel that the end of the shuttle program means the end of space exploration. Astronaut Cady Coleman...
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Northampton activist Paki Wieland talks of her role in trying to break...
"We challenged the ridiculous notion that the people of Gaza are children and need to be taken care of (by the Israelis)," she said. The Republican | John SuchockiPaki Wieland of Northampton on Friday...
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Former first lady Betty Ford dies at 93
Ford's triumph over drug and alcohol addiction became a beacon of hope for addicts and the inspiration for her Betty Ford Center. View full sizeThe Republican file photo | David MolnarFormer First...
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Man shot in Springfield's Upper Hill, police look for shooter
The shooting occurred at 8:30 p.m. at Marborough and Wellington streets. SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating a shooting Friday night in the Upper Hill neighborhood that left a man with a gunshot...
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Kate Middleton and Prince William land in Los Angeles for US trip
Aside from a game of polo in the seaside city of Santa Barbara, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's 3-day visit will focus on business, not pleasure. Associated PressPrince William and Kate, the Duke...
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Florida, other states weigh 'Caylee's Law' in aftermath of Casey Anthony verdict
Legislators are considering laws that would allow prosecutors to bring felony charges against parents who do not quickly report missing children. Associated PressFILE - This undated file photo...
View ArticleDeveloping: Gunshot victim shows up at Holyoke Medical Center for treatment
A man with two gunshot wounds showed up at Holyoke Medical Center around 3:53 a.m., according to police, who are investigating the incident. HOLYOKE -- Police here are investigating a shooting...
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AM News Links: The big sharks are back in Cape Cod waters for the summer;...
'South Sudan' becomes the world's newest nation, Egyptians rally for reform, and more of this morning's headlines. AP Photo/John L. RussellZack, a 2-year-old black Labrador Retriever, jumps to grab a...
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2 men injured in Holyoke shooting; city police investigating
Two gunshot victims showed up at Holyoke Medical Center for treatment shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday. Their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening, according to Holyoke Police Sgt....
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Springfield police investigate city's 10th homicide of the year -- an...
Police have not released the boy's name yet, but he died after being shot multiple times as an Edgeland Street house party was breaking up for the night, police said. SPRINGFIELD -- An 18-year-old man...
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